The Fantasy Fullback Dive | Fantasy Football Podcast

Just like the real game, fantasy football is truly a game of inches. From that crucial waiver wire pick-up, to the right draft-day selection in Round 9, fantasy titles are won with those hard-nosed, unsung, fullback-esque moves. That’s where the astutely researched, undeniably bold, and unfathomably genius opinions of our very-own Wolf and Truth come in. Gritty. Dirty. Always pushing the pile. Gain that crucial yard with the Fantasy Fullback Dive.

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While we'd have preferred moving on, The Wolf and Truth had no choice but to stay in New England after all this week's wild news: Bill Belichick / Malcolm Butler, Josh McDaniels, Rob Gronkowski... really, the entire team have all been under the microscope. So we've brought in the big guns to bring some clarity.

In our Season 3 premiere, we're absolutely thrilled to welcome on WEEI's Lead Patriots Beat Writer Ryan Hannable to the show, and pepper him with the burning questions.

Hannable gives us all the insider scoops he's scoured from the normally tight-lipped Patriots. From Butler's benching to McDaniel's return to Gronk's retirement and every other personnel, injury, and free agency question in-between, we get leave no New England stone unturned.

Super Bowl 52 is nearly upon us, which means us degenerate gamblers care about one thing: Prop Bets. Though the Coin Flip may be an infamous wager, many Props are far more scientific than a 50/50 shot. Trust that no one will dive in deeper than your FFBD boys, who break down all the stats; from Fourth Quarter outputs, to Pink's Hair Trends, to Belichick's shirt history, you'll be set to clean up serious $$ on some of the most entertaining bets of the year. RSJ mainstays and gambling gurus CJay, JimboSlice, and, for the first time ever, Keegs all make guest appearances to share their insight on a slew of bets. What huge odds could clean up big? What props do we consider locks to hammer big time? Just how many times will Tom Brady's age or Donald Trump be mentioned? Find out all this and our Super Bowl predictions in one of our most hilariously informative episodes yet.

The Coaching Carousel has begun spinning, and new Bears OC Matt Nagy is by far the most important to breakdown so far. To do so, we welcome Chiefs Insider Chris Clark (@ChrisClarkNFL) of the Locked on Chiefs Podcast to analyze all he knows on Nagy and how he might utilize talents on the Bears. How could Mitch Trubisky fit into this "Vertical West Coast" scheme? How might Nagy utilize his exciting tandem of Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen? What Bears pass catchers should be on fantasy radars? Before Chris join us, The Wolf and Truth had to dive deep into arguably the wildest weekend of Divisional Round football we've ever seen, and make our predictions for the Super Bowl.

With 2017 officially in the books, The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth hit the pause button to reflect on the most important fantasy football lessons we learned from a wild season. What draft strategies do you need to know entering 2018? Which positions should you be approaching differently this year? How will we be approaching our evaluating and ranking process differently this season? Plus, Audio Guy Nate joins in to reflect on the his most successful season yet, and what strategies and lessons he learned and will forever apply in fantasy. Though this episode might not be fully player focused, it is jam-packed with the philosophy and mindsets that all Fantasy Wolves need to hear. Be sure to tune in and let us know your thoughts!

Just because the regular season is over does NOT mean the fantasy fun needs to end. Increase the stakes and excitement of the best four weeks in sports with NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football. The Wolf and Truth break down the different variations of Playoff Leagues before telling you our favorite set up. We then preview need-to-know strategy, which involves a very deep dive into our Playoff Predictions (including our Superbowl winners). To prepare you even more, we breakdown our Experts Mock Draft. Who went No.1? Who were the steals of the draft? Reaches? If you want to extend your fantasy season, you can't miss this episode, so tune in now!

No self-respecting fantasy league should still be going as of Week 17. But everyone should be trying their hand at DFS to keep the fantasy itch scratched just a little longer. To make sure you're fully prepared, The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth welcome back Fantasy Labs' Ian Hartitz (@IHartitz) to craft the perfect lineup. First, we breakdown key players who may be rested or out with injury, and the guys to consider in their wake -- Rams RB Malcolm Brown at $3900, anyone? Then, Ian runs down the chalk (most popular), fade (avoid), and his personal pick for each position before turning it over to The Wolf and JimboSlice for their selections. Which bargain stack are Ian and The Wolf both targeting? Why is Jimbo all over Kirk Cousins and Washington? Is Jamaal Williams primed for one last explosion? And which basement priced tight ends could swing the week for owners? This, and so much more, make this our most in-depth Daily Fantasy Breakdown ever, and it's a can't miss for anyone tossing out lineups.

The stakes don't get any larger than this: Week 16 aka Championship Week. With hardware, pride, $$, and bragging rights all on the line, The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth tackle this week's Burning Questions, as well as all our Mailbag Questions thus far. Is it time to bench the scorching Jimmy Garoppolo and Marquise Goodwin? What can we expect from the Steelers passing attack without Antonio Brown? Who are our top streaming TEs and QBs? And who does The Wolf rank a whopping 26 spots higher than the ECR this week?! Find out all this and much more in a loaded Week 16 Preview

It's officially the semi finals of fantasy football playoffs, so The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth are paving the path to victory with tons of hard-hitting preparation takes. But first, JimboSlice comes back for all your DraftKings needs. Which guys are he and The Wolf both all in on? Where are we saving our cash and spending big? Who's the million dollar key to victory?

Plus, Fantasy Football 24/7's Derek Brown makes his weekly appearance for another round of Burning Questions. What should we expect out of Aaron Rodgers and the Packers? Is Nick Foles truly viable this week, and who else could make a game changing stream? Is this finally the week for the Jay Train to roll out of the station? And what Waiver Wire pickups need to be locked into lineups this week. All of these scorching takes, plus one of our deepest mailbags yet, make Episode 56 a can't miss for all fantasy fans.

The Playoffs have arrived, and The Fullback Dive is here to blow open a hole for you to burst through to the semifinals. Fresh off a week of some insanely accurate predictions on Kenyan Drake and Rex Burkhead, Fantasy Football 24/7's Derek Brown again joins The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth for Five Burning Questions for Week 14. How can owners replace stud TEs Rob Gronkowski or Zach Ertz? How will Josh Gordon and Jimmy Garoppolo fair in their second starts of 2017? Is Russell Wilson actually benchable against an elite Jacksonville Defense? What can we expect from popular waiver targets Mike Davis and Peyton Barber here on out? And who's going to win and lose people their playoff matchups? We dive in deep, plus tackle one of our most challenging mailbags yet in this can't miss Playoff Preview.

The Fantasy Playoffs are here, and The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth make sure you know every single important Week 13 development to be fully prepared. Who should owners turn to if they lost Rob Gronkowski? Which under 10% owned prospects emerged as "Must Adds" over Week 13? What should we expect from the Packers backfield moving forward, especially when Rodgers returns? How did Jimmy G fare in his first start, and what target hog is emerging there? Is Blake Bortles going to remain in London Form, and what does it mean for his weapons? Plus, if we were drafting for 2018, how would we rank the top-five picks? All of this, plus some mailbag questions involving Bye Week preparation for True Wolves, make this an absolute can't miss.

With Playoffs, Bye Weeks, and Last Place Punishments all on the line, Week 13 could not be more important. To have you fully prepared, The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth are joined by Fantasy Football 24/7 Expert Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) to tackle the Burning Questions of Week 13. What should we expect from Josh Gordon's triumphant return, and what's his RoS value? Is Jimmy Garoppolo going to be the savior for the 49ers, and what does his addition mean for Carlos Hyde and Marquise Goodwin? Is Dak Prescott droppable, and who would make better streams until this ship is righted? Plus, who are our favorite stretch run heroes, and why is Derek so bullish on Kenyan Drake and Marshawn Lynch this week? Plus, as always we welcome DFS Guru JimboSlice in to make the perfect DraftKings lineup to win you some holiday cash. This is a completely loaded pod, and one you can't miss if you want to go into Week 13 fully prepared.

Week 12 is in the books, and The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth are here to breakdown it all. Catch every meaningful stat and development in our Week 12 in 10, before we deep dive into some of the most crucial forward-moving questions. Is Julio Jones about to go on a tear off his 255 yard day, or was this just a mirage? Is Alvin Kamara the realest RB in fantasy not named Le'Veon? Is Case Keenum *gasp* actually good? Plus, we brainstorm a 2018 First Round, while of course giving you all you need to look for on the Waiver Wire (including potential stretch run heroes). Be sure to tune in to a can't miss episode!

Unbelievably, we've officially hit 50 Episodes of the Fantasy Fullback Dive. The boys were on fire for this milestone, breaking down all the action of a crazy Week 11 before diving deep into the most crucial fantasy implications. What should we make of the Patriots and Eagles backfields moving forward? How valuable is Samaje Perine moving forward? Who should be considered the No.2 WR behind Antonio Brown? How much panic should Kareem Hunt's latest dud inspire? Plus, we dive into roster management strategies to optimize for playoff pushes now that the Bye Weeks are officially over. Which RB Insurance Policies need to be owned? Who is a high upside stash that could explode? Listen in for one of our all-time bests.

Fantasy Football owners are truly in "Do or Die" time with only three regular season games left. Thus, Week 11 is a must win, and you can't go into battle without our preview show. The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth are joined by JimboSlice for our usual DraftKings preview. Why are we both all over Sterling Shepard? Why is Kelce and Gronk the best way to spend your big bucks? And is Burkhead the real deal?

Plus, we cover Week 11's burning questions. Who could emerge as a home run hero down the stretch run of 2017? Will a Cowboy back emerge now that Zeke is officially done for 6 games? How do we rank the Patriots backs moving forward? Which guy returning from the IR will make the biggest impact down the stretch here? All this and so much more on one of our most fire weekend previews yet.

The Fantasy Football Trade Deadline is here, and The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) & Truth lock it down with Patrick Peterson-like coverage. We dive deep into Strength of Schedule talk, specifically looking at Weeks 14-16 for the wolves with the Fantasy Playoffs on the mind. Which QBs, RBs, WRs, and TEs are set to blow up during the most valuable time of the year? Who might falter and should be sold high? Find out all this and more before your deadline comes and goes.

Plus, one of our most loaded Mail Bags ever covers tons of Week 10 and Long Term ground. Just how high is The Wolf on Sterling Shepard this week? Is it time to panic on Aaron Jones, Doug Martin and DeAndre Hopkins? How valuable is Devin Funchess? This episode is completely loaded with fantasy nuggets, and cannot be missed.

The RSJ's Fantasy Football Recap continues rising faster than Alvin Kamara, as The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth break down every crucial fantasy takeaway from a busy Week 9. In fact, the two call an audible mid podcast to bring up the Rest of Season Big Board and make some live, unedited adjustments in wake of all the week's storylines. Is Kareem Hunt still elite, and how far does his 9-touch day send him falling? How high has Jared Goff risen as he continues shining in Sean McVay's offense? Is Jay Ajayi's situation as improved in Philadelphia as we thought, and how high is his ceiling moving forward? Are we giving up hope on the Muscle Hamster and Buccaneers in general? This is the best season-long fantasy football podcast in the business, so don't miss out on all the crucial, bold,

Want to win millions? Good, because JimboSlice is back and joins The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth for another fire DraftKings and Week 8 Fantasy Football Preview. After cashing out big with his Bears Defense prediction last week, find out who some are some of Jimbo and The Wolf’s favorite plays of the week. Should we be scared of Deshaun Watson’s matchup? Just how high are we on the Bengals this week? How real is Nelson Agholor? This and so much more is covered as we run down our lineups and take a season long lens. Plus, we preview our first ever Midseason Big Board drop with some hints at biggest risers and fallers (with a major show coming soon). As always, we wrap up our Week 8 preview with a loaded mailbag, bulldozing with bold takes on Aaron Jones’ and Carson Wentz’s season long value, whether or not David Johnson and Martavis Bryant can be dropped, Demaryius Thomas and Jerrick McKinnon’s trade value, and Kareem Hunt vs. Le’Veon Bell rest of season. Week 8 is a must-win, so don't miss another huge preview show!

The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth return to test out a new way of recapping all of Sunday's fantasy football action, and immediately the boys knew they had a winner. Despite shaving off a whole 7 minutes from last week, we still pack in every relevant fantasy stat and development from Week 7 in under 10 minutes to ensure no stone is left unturned. We then choose six Sunday storylines to really dive deep into while throwing on the season-long lenses for some down-the-road projections. Was Amari Cooper's performance for real, or should owners be selling as fast as they can? What does Brett Hundley's floundering aerial attack mean for Green Bay's pass-catchers, and how should owners approach Aaron Jones' monster day? Where do Jerrick McKinnon and Latavius Murray now stand? Plus, how do we move forward in Arizona with Carson Palmer likely done for the year? The analysis is deeper than ever before, and a must listen for the #RSJWolfPack and all fantasy football fans.

Want to win a smooth $1,000,000? Then don’t miss our DFS Bonanza with FantasyLabs’ Ian Hartitz (@IHartitz), who breaks down the Week 7’s chalkiest, sneakiest, and overall best plays on Draftkings. Which low-priced QB does Ian, JimboSlice, and The Wolf all have locked in? Why is the always unsexy Frank Gore suddenly dripping in ceiling? Which defensive injuries are going to create sneaky studs this Sunday? And who makes a better play - Mike Evans or Mike Thomas? Learn all this and so much more so you can take home some serious dough this Sunday. The Wolf (@RotoStreetWolf) and Truth also tackle a deep mailbag, answering some pressing trades around Julio Jones, weighing the upside of various DST options, and debating some crucial flex decisions. Plus, our guy Sam returns with PFF CB and WR breakdowns that you need to know while considering your wideouts. This is jam-packed with the stats and insights that’ll help you dominate Week 7, and cannot be missed.

The 49ers and Raiders are in shambles, so we of course bring in friend of the pod & Bay Area Insider Grant Cohn (@grantcohn) to break it all down for fantasy owners. What should we make of this “hot hand” backfield situation? Could Matt Breida truly take over and be a workhorse? Will Pierre Garcon, currently 8th in the league in looks, continue being a target monster? Are George Kittle and Marquise Goodwin for real or just one week wonders? Plus, will Amari Cooper turn around his dreadful season? Does Marshawn Lynch make a strong buy low candidate? Plunge in with us for some can’t miss takes you won’t find anywhere else.